The World’s Most Powerful Women Wear Pearls

If you take a few minutes to review Forbes Magazine list of 100 most powerful women in the world, you are going to find something very amazing. Most of these powerful women are often seen in public wearing pearls. Browsing through the article and their attached photo gallery quickly revealed this about the top 10 most powerful women.

1. Angela Merkel – Chancellor of Germany - Owns a beautiful pearl strand.
2. Hillary Clinton – USA Secretary of State – Pearls are one of Hillary’s favorite choices including a multicolored pearl strand.
3. Dilma Rousseff – President of Brazil – Commonly seen with pearl earrings.
4. Indra Nooyi – CEO Pepsico – Enjoys wearing a beautiful pair of button pearl earrings.
5. Sheryl Sandberg – COO Facebook – The only woman in the top 10 with no pearls in her gallery.
6. Melinda Gates – Co-Chair Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – Pearl earrings are a favorite accessory on world trips.
7. Sonia Gandhi – President Indian National Congress – Enjoys wearing pearl earrings.
8. Michelle Obama – First Lady USA – Michelle is seen in public wearing pearl earrings and necklaces on a regular basis.
9. Christine Lagarde – Managing Director International Monetary Fund – Wears pearl earrings and necklaces.
10. Irene Rosenfeld – CEO Kraft Foods – Wears pear earrings at many business and social events.

9 of the top 10 most powerful women in the world consider pearls to be an important part of their wardrobe. While these women are often considered tough negotiators and intimidate most men and women, they still choose pearls to show their appreciation for natural beauty and the softer side of being a woman.

Pearls have been a sign of wealth and power for centuries making them ideal for women in leadership roles even if they are only leading their own household. Pearls bring out beauty and personality without overshadowing the message of who you are.

This simple observation makes it clear. Pearls are one of the favorite pieces of jewelry for women in every walk of life. It does not matter if you are a stay at home mother or the leader of country, you will enjoy the simple beauty of pearls.

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